Philadelphia, PA — April 3, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced that it would waive member cost-sharing for in-network, inpatient, acute care treatment for COVID-19. This means members will pay no co-pay, co-insurance or deductible in this scenario. (Please note that for Medicare Advantage members,...

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) leadership stands in strong support of public officials and health experts as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re committed to communicating to members, customers, and the community the importance of taking steps to safeguard our health. That’s why we launched a multi-media public service campaign, underscoring the message: We’re in this together....

Changes encourage social distancing and increase access to care

Philadelphia, PA — March 20, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced today that it is expanding its coverage of telemedicine services. The change is one of many efforts to encourage social distancing and increase access to care.
Independence announced on March 6 that it would waive copays for telemedicine services for eligible members through June 4,...

Updated on June 4
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is committed to ensuring that our members have access to the care they need, at the right time, and in the right setting. As COVID-19 (coronavirus) has escalated into a serious global health threat, we are working to make sure that our members can receive appropriate testing and treatment for this virus if needed....

Philadelphia, PA — October 31, 2019 — With Open Enrollment for individual consumers beginning tomorrow, November 1, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will continue to provide a wide range of health plans to meet the needs of the community. Individual consumers have from November 1 to December 15, 2019, to enroll in a health plan if they want health care coverage for 2020....

Philadelphia, PA — September 25, 2019 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members in areas affected by flooding in Texas and Louisiana.
For members impacted by flooding in these states, Independence will alter some of its policies now through October 19, 2019. Specific steps include:
Waiving precertification, referral, and hospital admission requirements for medically necessary care for fully insured members....

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members in areas affected by Hurricane Dorian.
For members impacted by Hurricane Dorian in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Virginia Independence will alter some of its policies now through September 30, 2019. Specific steps include:
Waiving precertification,...

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members who might be affected by the wildfires in various parts of Northern and Southern California.
For members impacted by the wildfires, Independence will alter some of its policies now through December 14, 2018. Specific steps include:
Waiving precertification, referral, and hospital admission requirements for medically necessary care for members....